Parsons No. 1 Dam

Parsons No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Parsons No. 1 Dam

The primary purpose of Parsons No. 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Manlove Br. Of Harris Swamp.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountySussex
River/StreamManlove Br. Of Harris Swamp
Coordinates36.89370, -77.54760

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA183016
Federal IDVA183016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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